JJMac’s Top 10 Albums of 2012
Despite the Mayans being wrong about the Apocalypse there was still a lot of epic music made in the glorious year of 2012. Thankfully we have JJMac’s Top 10 Albums of 2012 as a reference! 10. Die Antwoord – Ten$ion There isn’t much you can say to really describe this music to anyone. A crazy...
Lollapalooza 3-Day Pass Giveaway!
Related Posts: Showfile, Huge Party! – Chicago, June 15th So we came across a Lollapalooza 3-Day pass and we’re wondering what we were going to do with it. But then it dawned on us that some folks don’t have a pass yet. And it also occurred that we have this awesome product called Showfile that...
Sounds without Borders: Doc Captures Music’s Modern March
There is a moment during Re:Generation Music Project when a member of DJ/producer Mark Ronson’s jazz collective leans over to singer Erykah Badu during a studio session to tell her that he’s running out into New Orleans’ French Quarter to grab some gumbo. Badu, lips momentarily pursed, cocks her head while clutching a yellow pad...
“Have you heard that new 12th Planet EP?”
12th Planet brought his original dubstep productions to Bottom Lounge’s “Bass Kitchen” last week, along with usual collaborator Flinch, Nameloc, and Subnoxious. The openers warmed up the crowd with some nice beats, but it was 12th Planet’s set that rounded out the night and really delivered. I heard some complaints of his show being “too loud”,...
Music + Beach = Awesome
If you’re searching for a way to combine the obligatory summer beach vacation with some rockin’ music, look no further than Gulf Shores, Alabama’s “Hangout Fest”. From what I can tell this is the only festival in the country that actually happens on the beach! Hangout 2012 is taking place on May 18, 19, 20, and features a...
SXSW Lucky to Have ‘Niki and the Dove’
As the list of confirmed SXSW showcasing artists swells, some of the best internet darlings have already been confirmed. The Swedish duo of vocalist, Malin Dahlström, and guitarist, Gustaf Karlöf, that comprise Niki and the Dove make cinematic, lush electro, with vocals in the spirit of trilling pixie pagan, Kate Bush. Lucky for Austin, we...
Easing into February – FUKENNY’s VIDEO PLAYLIST
Can you believe it is already February? You know what that means? Super Bowl. One of the biggest sporting events in the world. Its also the only non-holiday that I know of that everyone gets together to throw a party. Sadly a good friend of mine starts his move from Chicago to LA. So for...
SXSW – Shadow Tier of “The Industry”
I’ve been fortunate enough to have attended SXSW in many roles from just as many angles. I’ve done it in bits, milked a press pass and the party circuit, and done only the free shows. Whether you handpick your way or intend to reap Caligulan damage by the ton, it’s a feast of sounds, eats,...
JJMac’s Top 10 Albums of 2011
You never slow down, you never grow old. And neither do JJMac’s Top 10 lists! It’s a serious spectrum this year – from metal to dubstep to Thurston Moore… check it! 10. Death Cab For Cutie “Codes and Keys” I’ve been a long time fan of this band and this album doesn’t disappoint. The last...
